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EENC promotes excellence in professional development and facilitates networking opportunities, inspiring educators to create an environmentally literate citizenry.
Membership Information
How to Become A Member:
Online Form
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Network:
EENC is the professional organization for environmental educators in the state. As North Carolina's official affiliate to the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), EENC offers its members opportunities to network with environmental educators from across the country and the world. As a non-profit organization, EENC is uniquely positioned to advocate for the profession. This past spring, with budget cuts threatening to impact the delivery of environmental education programs in the state, our membership contacted senators and assembly members throughout the state to champion the vital role that environmental education plays in educating our youth to become informed citizens.
Training:
Mark your calendar! Every year EENC conducts a statewide conference that immerses members in learning about a special eco-region of our state. The 2-3 day agenda is jam-packed with professional workshops, concurrent sessions, keynote speakers, and experiential field trips that cover current environmental issues, updates on the EE profession, and many other aspects of environmental education - from curriculum integration to natural history to pedagogy. Throughout the year, EENC’s three sections conduct special environmental education events including informal get-togethers, behind-the-scenes tours, professional development retreats, and family weekends. A great way to have fun while you learn!
Communications:
Four seasons…four issues! EENC News Notes is EENC’s quarterly newsletter that provides a vehicle for members to share professional development tips and opportunities throughout the calendar year. The EENC web page is an additional resource for information on membership, the annual conference, board nominations, and upcoming environmental education events - all instantly accessible and “paper-free.”
Event Discounts:
EENC membership is always a great deal! EENC members participate in the EENC Annual Conference and all other EENC events throughout the year at a discounted rate. Our fabulous regional events -- kayaking trips, camping adventures and hikes throughout our beautiful state -- are typically offered free to members and at a modest fee to their guests.
Active Involvement:
EENC is an all-volunteer organization run by environmental educators for environmental educators. EENC invites input! EENC encourages members to have "ownership" of their professional organization by serving on EENC's Board of Directors, or one of 6 standing committees: Communications, Education, Membership, Partnership, Policy, and Resource Development.
